Bradfords - Exeter BBSReviews 

195
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

Silverton Road, EX2 8ND Exeter, Devon, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did an order online,got a call next day to confirm order and delivery day and am/pm preference. Contact on the day via text confirming details and approximate time. Driver, Jordan,was great, moved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was supposed to be a curbside delivery and they were going to contact me to arrange a convenient time. No contact so there was only my disabled wife at home. The driver carried a very heavy deliver... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I’ve used Bradfords and must say I was rather impressed . Ordered on website , that was easy to do. Got text and email confirming order. Then got a phone call later that day to arrange deli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and easy to find what you want. Straight forward payment process, clearly identifying delivery cost. Delivery quick and very helpful on the day. Great service.

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Company details

  1. Construction Company
  2. Bricklayer
  3. Carpenter
  4. Insulation Contractor
  5. Tool Store

Written by the company

Bradfords is your local builders merchant, open to trade and public. We have 49 branches across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset Wiltshire, Avon, Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire all offering Click & Collect. Simply place your order on our website and collect from your local branch 1 hour later. Click & Collect From 49 Branches Within 1 Hour. We also offer free delivery when you spend £100 or more and great trade discounts.

Bradfords Building Supplies, Trusted by the Trade since 1770!

Written by the company

Bradfords is the leading family owned supplier of building materials in the UK
Our vision Proud of our heritage but progressive in our thinking, we exceed our customers’ expectations through: - Providing the most expert advice - Carefully selected product ranges - Responsive service - Consistently good value
Builders Merchants Federation Ltd (BMF).
Bradfords Building Supplies is a proud member of The Builders Merchants Federation Ltd (BMF). The BMF is the only trade association representing and protecting the interests of both builders’ merchants and suppliers to the merchanting industry in the UK.
Investors in People
Bradfords Building Supplies are proud to be an Investors in People (IiP) accredited organisation. Having an IiP accreditation is the sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment to sustainability.

Contact info

  • Silverton Road, EX2 8ND, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

  • 01392 829080

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, and sale item.

January 10, 2023
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Afternoon Adrian

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am happy to hear that you found placing your order on website to be easy.

This will be passed on to all involved with your order.

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to deal with

Easy to deal with, ordered some C16 timber for delivery. Came within a couple of days and delivery driver was happy to help carry it in to garden.

November 23, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Hamster,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We hope to see you again soon.

Lorna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a length of skirting on the…

I bought a length of skirting on the website and had a call the next day to check in about the best time for delivery. I then had another call when the driver was on the way. This was a nice, personal touch, rather than just turning up unannounced. The skirting is also peng.

November 15, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Ethan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Lorna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Price of 20mm shingle was good as there…

Price of 20mm shingle was good as there was no delivery charge on top. Kept informed of when delivery would occur and only had to wait a couple of days. Delivery driver efficient

November 2, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Evening,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with our Exeter branch and were kept well informed of your order and received a very efficient delivery,

This will be passed on to all involved with your order,

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good product and polite customer…

Good product and polite customer service. It was however delivered on the wrong day (a day early) and the delivery instructions were not followed.

October 5, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Morning Jonathan

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us and received a polite customer service and are happy with the goods received.

Thank you for your comments regarding delivery of your order and it arriving on a different day than arranged with the branch, I have passed this on to all involved with your order,

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

delivery of stone paving.

Bradford's Exeter staff called me quickly after receiving the order and arranged delivery within a few days to suit my needs and availability.
The driver unloaded the materials exactly where we wanted and with care.
all in all an excellent experience of Bradfords.

September 26, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality Wood

Positives: (1) ordered wood by 3pm and they were delivered the next day, (2) customer service on the phone was good from the depot and refund for the wood returned completed within 4 days
Negatives: (1) quality of wood was not to an acceptable standard, with over 50% unacceptable for requirements, however due to time constraints the design of use of the wood had to be altered, (2) not all wood was delivered

The reason for posting this is apparently the team in the yard knew the wood wasn’t acceptable (driver confirmed this on collection of the unwanted wood), however still loaded it onto the truck for delivery. As a customer, this isn’t great as you would expect suitably cut wood to be provided, not massively bowed, twisted and misshaped to arrive. It appears the wood was there and it’s worth sending it onto a customer regardless instead of taking it back to the timber merchant.

I asked to know the name of the timber merchant the supply came from and whether this was a regular supply or not - nothing confirmed.

Due to the fact I needed to spend time measuring out what could or couldn’t be used and redesigning the project and making more than planned smaller cuts of wood. Meaning the project took longer, cost more as additional wood was bought elsewhere and screws and brackets needed to made the wood bind, I asked for a good will gesture and unfortunately nothing has been received.

September 9, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Afternoon

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am saddened to see that you have had a poor experience with us due to quality of the wood received.

I apologise greatly for these issues and for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

I will look into this further, and feed this back to the Branch concerned, to see what caused this to happen.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery driver was sensational nothing…

Delivery driver was sensational nothing was to much trouble. Will be shopping from here more regularly as way better then B&Q and Wickes

September 8, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Evening,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us and received a brilliant delivery service from our Exeter branch,

We look forward to seeing you again soon

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful staff

I ordered 2 small items online and asked for them to be delivered. The next morning I had a phone call to say they were in stock but there would be a few days delay in sending them out. We arranged for me to collect them instead. When I arrived at the store my items were found quickly and I was thanked for collecting them.

August 4, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Evening Lawrence

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us this will be passed on to all involved with your order in the Exeter branch !

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timber joist C24

Great service and great item , click and collect makes it so easy

July 28, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Evening

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. I put in my order and had a phone call the same day to tell me when my delivery was going to be made, to give me plenty notice. My order was delivered 2 days later, I received a text giving me a 2 hour window of when it would be there and it was bang on time. The driver was also very friendly and efficient.

July 26, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Evening Josh

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us this has been passed on to all involved in the branch with your order!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent a very smooth transaction…

Excellent a very smooth transaction from start to finish rang to tell me when the delivery would be driver friendly an knew exactly what he was doing. Product better than I thought it would be very pleased Thank you Exeter Branch

July 17, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Norma,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
Joe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great service again from Bradfords. Quality goods with good fast delivery and helpful friendly service. Even when the delivery address changed at virtually the last minute. Have used for many years and recommend them for your building supplies. Thanks you Bradfords.

July 8, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Lorna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly staff,very efficient and…

Very friendly staff,very efficient and quality of service and delivery where all very high standard.

July 7, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Good Morning Paul

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us this will be passed on to all involved !

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent! Great comms and fast delivery would use again. Thanks

July 6, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi James

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Lorna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Bradfords Exeter

Never used Bradfords, but will be first on the list next time. Delivery was available same week, delivery man was super helpful making extra effort to place materials out of way (unlike others I have used who drop at the easiest and most convenient for them). Exeter team were very professional and helpful, highly recommended.

July 6, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Ade,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Lorna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had what I wanted in stock

Had what I wanted in stock. Really easy to order online. Bradfords phoned to arrange a delivery date that was suitable for me...

July 6, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Quinton

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
Joe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered online

Ordered online. Good communication on delivery timescale as I live a fair way out.. Driver very friendly. Happy with the pebbles .

July 6, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi Arrni

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us from start to finish!

I will pass this on to the Exeter branch,

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will definitely use Bradfords again!

I needed a load of C24 timber and Featheredge fencing boards and posts etc, Bradfords had the best prices that I could find and also had everything in stock. I ordered in the evening and was phoned the morning after to let me know that delivery wasn't going to be next day due to how busy they were, but this suited me fine, and we arranged a day that would work. The delivery driver from Exeter turned up on time, was nice and polite, and unloaded exactly where we asked. Will definitely be using you again!

May 17, 2022
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Reply from Bradfords - Exeter BBS

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

I am pleased to see that you have had a positive experience with us!

We hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Charlotte

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